In Reply to: personal gifts posted by Freogirl on Saturday, 28. February 2009 at 18:24 Bali Time:
I know someone who had a deposit on a van paid for them, so that they could continue their transport business, as the previous van was so bad they couldn't get clientele. Finding the monthly payments is something THEY want to do as it restores their pride. It is a constant struggle and a stress that I don't think I could deal with easily. Add to that school fees, village contributions and extended family. So while they aren't exactly poor, they don't have money to spare.